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This GSB is designed to provide pictorial examples of paint defects / damage to assist in the
warrantable / non‐warrantable determination. Refer to the latest version of the Warranty
and Policy Manual for paint defect warranty coverage.
NOTE: Paint defects are only warrantable on the original factory paint.
The portion of the pre‐delivery inspection procedure which covers touch up or buffing of
minor chips or scratches and repairs that are required because of improper storage or
damage that occurs while the vehicle is in dealership storage are the responsibility of the
dealership and are not reimbursable by Ford.
Table of Contents:
Reference………………………………………..Page 2
Non‐Warrantable Examples…………….Page 3‐10
Warrantable Examples……………………Page 11‐18
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Reference
Class A, B, C, and D surfaces
• A: Primarily viewed surfaces that receive multiple paint layers (metallic, pearlescent, clear) on the vehicles body and closures. I.e. Hood,
doors, quarter panels, etc.
• B: Often viewed surfaces that receive paint layers (metallic, pearlescent, clear) on the vehicles body. I.e. Door frames, etc.
• C: Not commonly viewed surfaces do not receive all paint layers including metallic, pearlescent or clear coat. These missing layers may
exhibit an appearance of thin paint. I.e. underside of hoods, trunks, etc.
• D: Rarely viewed surfaces may receive little or no paint coverage. I.e. inside of doors, fenders or underside of the vehicle.
NOTE: Paint concerns such as but not limited to, thin paint, sealer in paint, etc. on class B, C and D surfaces are not warrantable.
Paint/Panel Corrosion
• The New Vehicle Warranty coverage includes body sheet metal that has corrosion damage without perforation, and the damage is not the
result of abnormal usage and/or extreme environmental conditions. This is outlined in section 3 of the Warranty & Policy Manual. This
corrosion must be naturally occurring and not influenced by damage.
• The Warranty & Policy Manual, section 3, states: Underbody surface rust on frame or chassis components on vehicles reported as sold is
not warrantable.
• The Corrosion Warranty coverage: rust damage resulting in perforation (holes) in body sheet metal panels is covered for 5 years, unlimited
miles. This is outlined in section 3 of the Warranty & Policy Manual.
• Utilize the Part Coverage Tool to ensure the affected base part number has coverage.
Minor Damage
Pre‐existing dents, dings, chips, or scratches which are documented on an RO by the selling dealer within 7 days of the new vehicle delivery
date/warranty start date, as noted in OASIS may be warrantable. This damage must be pre‐existing and reasonable to believe it could have
been missed during pre‐delivery vehicle inspections due to its nature, size, and/or location. This is outlined in section 2 of the Warranty &
Policy Manual.
Tape Test
The tape test is utilized to exhibit a paint adhesion defect. If Prior Approval is required, an image must be captured of masking tape placed
over the suspected area and peeled backward to reveal a mirrored image of paint removed vs. paint adhered to the tape. If an adhesion
defect is present, paint will be removed in a large sheet showing a primer surface. Multiple small flakes of paint removed indicate loose paint
as a result of damage or corrosion.
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Not Warrantable Ingress/Egress Damage
Chips, scratches, and other paint damage from entering or exiting the vehicle is not
covered under warranty.
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Not Warrantable Paint Chips
Paint chips are not covered within the New Vehicle Warranty, refer to section 2 & 3 of the
W&P Manual. Paint Chips are commonly the result of, but not limited to, stones, road
debris, and blunt objects making contact with the finish.
Paint Chips or jagged edges with no lifting to indicate peeling.
NOTE: When performing the tape test (refer to Tape Test in reference section) little or no
paint will be removed.
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Not Warrantable Paint color difference
Urethane and steel body panels have a different paint and curing process, a slight color
difference may be seen. This difference can be exaggerated at different angles. If the
difference can only be seen at certain angles, the difference is not warrantable.
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Not Warrantable Seam Sealer
Seam sealer along a hem flange may occur during manufacturing of the panel. Seam
sealer in a hem flange is a normal manufacturer process and is not warrantable.
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Not Warrantable Clear coat peel
Ford uses a “wet on wet” paint process which applies clear coat to an existing wet color
coat. These layers dry together creating a chemical bond. This ensures only one layer of
paint remains atop the primer surface. This process prevents clear coat from peeling
and separating from the base color coat.
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Not Warrantable Paint Peeling
Refer to Tape Test in reference section. Paint peeling with the same color paint revealed
is an indication of a previous repair. This paint can still be shiny or even another color.
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Not Warrantable Cracked Paint
The cracks follow where the panel or bumper has been flexed. The pattern of cracks
show the panel has been flexed causing the paint to crack.
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Not Warrantable Environmental/Chemical Damage
When paint is etched or damaged from the top, the paint
will crack and separate from the E‐coat. The cracking in the
surface of the paint is an indication that the paint has been
damaged. This type of damage will also typically follow a
drip or liquid type pattern.
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Warrantable Paint Peeling (original factory paint)
NOTE: Paint Peeling is NOT Warrantable if it originates from damage, i.e. dents, dings,
chips, or scratches or is not the original factory paint.
The lifting edges of the paint show that the paint is not adhering properly to the panel. A
tape test (refer to Tape Test in the reference section) would determine if a defect is present.
Paint will be removed in a large sheet showing a primer surface.
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Warrantable Paint Runs (Original Factory Paint)
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Warrantable Dirt in Paint (Original Factory Paint)
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Warrantable Chemical Popping (Original Factory Paint)
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Warrantable Thin Paint Class A Surfaces (Original Factory Paint)
Thin paint will have a spray like pattern to the outside edges. It will not generally appear
in small spots, but over an area of the entire panel.
NOTE: Thin paint on class B, C, and D surfaces are not warrantable.
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Warrantable Orange Peel (Original Factory Paint)
Orange peel will appear dull and spotty. Objects in the reflection of the paint will not be
able to be identified.
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Warrantable Surface Corrosion (Original Factory Paint)
Covered under the New Vehicle Warranty
Body sheet metal that has corrosion damage without perforation
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Sheet Metal Perforation
Warrantable
Covered under the Corrosion Warranty
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